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Richard & Karen
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All
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The Richard & Karen Carpenter Performing
Arts Center engages the community through
artistic, educational, and cultural experiences
that enrich lives and promote lifelong learning
in and through the performing arts. On
our stage, visionary artists celebrate music,
dance, engaging conversation, spectacle,
and intimate cabaret, making our theatre a
premier destination for exceptional artistic
performances. Beyond the theatre, we
engage with the community, our campus,
and elementary schools by providing free and
enlightening programs that allow everyone to
experience the arts.
Named after the pop music duo Richard
and Karen Carpenter, who both attended
California State University, Long Beach, the
Carpenter Center broke ground on the
CSULB campus over 25 years ago.
562 .985.7000 • CARPENTERARTS.ORG
CARPENTERS
View photos, artifacts, and memorabilia from
Richard and Karen Carpenter’s life and career,
from childhood through mega-stardom,
including gold and platinum records,
Richard’s electric piano, and Karen’s drum set.
The Carpenters Exhibit is located inside the
Carpenter Center lobby and is open during
all Carpenter Center events and
by appointment.
To schedule an
Exhibit tour call,
562 .985.4274
PERFORMANCE SEASON From September through May, the Carpenter Center presents captivating performances of music, dance, speakers, cabaret, and spectacle, with series and shows for everyone. Our stage has hosted such inspiring luminaries as Mavis Staples, Captain Scott Kelly, Martha Redbone, Roberta Flack, Neil Gaiman, and the Dalai Lama. Thank you to KPCC, Hotel CURRENT, and Gelson’s for being our valued season supporters. 562 .985.7000 • CARPENTERARTS.ORG
SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT Our popular concert series brings together consummate musicians to celebrate the artists and movements that have defined generations, from swing to spirituals, pop, and rock-‘n-roll. Past Sunday Afternoon Concert series artists have included The Doo Wop Project, Live from Laurel Canyon, Igudesman and Joo, Damien Sneed, Ranky Tanky, and Spanish Harlem Orchestra. 562 .985.7000 • CARPENTERARTS.ORG
Dance Witness the transformative power of movement with our Dance series. The Carpenter Center stage is specifically designed for choreographed performances and has featured Complexions Contemporary Ballet, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, and Wendy Whelan, securing the Carpenter Center as a leading presenter of dance in Southern California. 562 .985.7000 • CARPENTERARTS.ORG
wit&wisdom An Evening with… Our Wit & Wisdom series invites leading authors, comedians, and speakers to the Carpenter Center for engaging stories, hilarious insights, and illuminating discussions that broaden our appreciation of the world. Our stage has seen the comedy of Sandra Bernhard and Lily Tomlin, as well as the insight and perspective of Jeffrey Toobin, Ira Glass, and George Takei. Join us to experience humor, master storytelling, and engrossing narrative that sparks curiosity and understanding. 562 .985.7000 • CARPENTERARTS.ORG
Cabaret
Our most intimate
performance
experience, our
Cabaret series
places the audience
at table seating
directly on our stage—
and less than 40 feet from
the artist! Patrons have the option
to add a dinner or enjoy a drink at their table
before the show. Past Cabaret series artists have
included Stacy Sullivan, Davis Gaines, Storm
Large, René Marie, and Mandy Harvey.
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Family &
WOW!
Our Wow! series
presents thrilling acts
that deserve an exclamation
point, from daring stunts to
dazzling acrobatics to jaw-dropping
spectacles that entrance all ages.
From animal acrobats to
contemporary circus,
past performers
have included FLIP
Fabrique, Golden
Dragon Acrobats,
MOMIX, Cirque
Mechanics, and
Chris Perondi’s Stunt
Dog Experience.
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ARTS FOR LIFE Arts for Life is the Carpenter Center’s education and community engagement program, providing concerts, classes, lectures, readings, workshops, and more to Long Beach schoolchildren, CSULB students, and the community. Made possible through the generosity of foundations and donors, all Arts for Life events are free to low-cost for participants. CARPENTERARTS.ORG
For over 20 years, Classroom Connections
has been a staple in the arts education of
Long Beach elementary school students,
introducing thousands to their first
performing arts experience.
Professional artists visit classrooms
to demonstrate their craft with
hands-on workshops, then
welcome those students to the
Carpenter Center to see a fully
produced performance.
562 .985.7000Campus Connections links artists
with CSULB faculty and students
for immersive arts education,
including masterclasses
taught by professional
dancers, musicians,
actors, and speakers
performing at the
Carpenter Center.
Music students in the
Bob Cole Conservatory
of Music also gain
valuable experience
as soloist and ensemble
performers in a series of
public concerts on
our stage.
CARPENTERARTS.ORGCommunity
Connections
provides an
eclectic mix of free
opportunities to
experience and enjoy
the arts along with
other enthusiasts.
From reading Shakespeare
with fellow fans, to attending
artist lectures and free concerts
like Symphonic Jazz Orchestra, Community
Connections broadens the Long Beach
community’s access to a range of
cultural experiences.
562.985.7000DONATE
A donation to the Carpenter Center allows
us to continue offering free and affordable
performing arts experiences to Long Beach
elementary schoolchildren, CSULB students,
and our community.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated by
the Carpenter Center and the students and
community we serve.
“I’m impressed with the professional way the
visiting teachers worked with my class. The
trip to see the performance left a lasting and
positive impression on the students. Thank you
for enriching our lives.”
– Teacher, Lincoln Elementary
To make a donation to the Carpenter Center,
visit carpenterarts.org/donate.
562 .985.7000 • CARPENTERARTS.ORGVOLUNTEER Join the Carpenter Center team as one of our active volunteers! From ushering at performances and special student matinees, to assisting with clerical work and mailings, you’ll be directly supporting the activities of the Carpenter Center. Volunteers enjoy our annual appreciation dinners, free programs, and making friends with other fans of the performing arts. Visit carpenterarts.org/volunteer to learn more. Photo credits: Dance page: Complexions Contemporary Ballet (2016), dancer, Terk Waters, photo by Nina Wurtzel; Cabaret page: Perla Batalla (2011); Family & WOW! page: Pilobolus (2011), photo by John Kane, Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience (2017); Classroom Connections page: Classroom arriving for Ramaa Bharadvaj & Angahara Dance Ensemble performance (2007), Elementary school student (2018), photo by Tatiana Mata (CSULB); Campus Connections page: choreographer Bill T. Jones rehearsal (2012) with CSULB dance student Belinda Lutes, photo by Stefano Paltera; Community Connections page: Jarabe Mexicano (2018) 562 .985.7000 • CARPENTERARTS.ORG
CONTACT
Ticket Office
6200 Atherton St.
Long Beach, CA 90815
Phone: 562 .985.7000
Administrative Offices
562.985.4274
cpac@carpenterarts.org
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